Introduction

Course Aim and Objectives

Manual Handling at Work

Definition and clarification of manual handling

Injuries

Description of common injuries

Consequences

The resulting costs associated with Manual Handling

High Risk Activities

Common errors in lifting

Back pain

Causes, illustration of a prolapsed disc

Requirements for Manual Handling

Avoidance, Assessment, Risk Reduction, Training

Risk Assessment

Covering Task, Individual, Load, Environment as well as the inherent risks.

Individual Risk Assessment

Covering how to go about doing an onsite individual risk assessment for the job, selecting possible methods of reducing risks

Good Base Movement

Diagram showing the full positions from standing, to lift an object from the floor and back to full standing position.

Assessment (Practical/Theory)

Individual Assessment on the Correct Procedure and legislation associated with Manual Handling.

Course Evaluation and Close